The official Christmas tree now sits in the lobby of the governor’s office. The tree came from BK Cedars Farm in Alachua. Unlike year’s past, the tree is was not cut from its roots. It remains planted.

“We’re happy that they’re happy,” said Sue Kossuth, the tree owner. “It is a special tree that’s a lot better than run of the mill trees that we’ve developed. And we’re just really excited that they’re going plant it and make it a state Capitol Christmas tree that’ll grow, get bigger. And I think they’ll have a lot of pleasure.”

After the holidays, the tree will stand permanently outside the Capitol.